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Apple’s First Foldable iPhone: Everything You Need to Know About the 2026 Launch
After years of rumours and speculation, Apple is finally poised to enter the foldable smartphone market. Tech analysts, supply-chain insiders, and multiple leaks suggest that a foldable iPhone — unofficially dubbed the “iPhone Fold” — will launch in late 2026, marking one of the most significant design shifts in the history of Apple’s flagship product line.
Why Apple’s Foldable iPhone Matters
Foldable phones have been available from Samsung, Google, Motorola and others for several years, yet Apple has remained absent from this category. That’s about to change. Apple’s entry is expected to:
• Drive wider consumer adoption of foldable devices. Analysts predict that the iPhone Fold could capture over 20% of the global foldable market in its first year, despite a premium price.
• Set new expectations for durability and design, especially if Apple succeeds in minimising the visible crease — a common issue in competitor foldables.
• Shift industry focus toward larger, more versatile displays that blend tablet-like functionality with pocketable convenience.
Expected Launch Timing: Late 2026
Multiple reports point to a fall 2026 release, likely coinciding with Apple’s traditional autumn iPhone event, where the iPhone 18 Pro models are also expected to debut.
Production timelines from supply chain sources suggest:
• Component production and testing throughout 2025 and early 2026.
• Mass manufacturing beginning in the second half of 2026, ahead of retail availability in September–October 2026.
There is still some uncertainty — some analysts think mass production challenges could push parts of the release into 2027 — but the consensus remains firm on a 2026 launch.
Design and Display: Bigger, Thinner, and Nearly Crease-Free
Leaks and analyst notes paint a picture of a premium, book-style foldable iPhone:
• Closed size: About 5.5 inches — similar to today’s larger iPhones.
• Unfolded display: Around 7.7–7.8 inches — like a small tablet.
• Minimal visible crease: Apple is reportedly applying new display and hinge technology to virtually eliminate the crease seen on rival foldables.
• Hinge design: Likely a blend of liquid-metal, titanium and stainless steel components for strength and slimness.
• Front and inner cameras: Rumours suggest an outer hole-punch camera, with under-display imaging on the internal display.
Other design leaks include relocated volume buttons, a smaller Dynamic Island (Apple’s software UI feature), and a camera layout inspired by the iPhone Air series.
Performance and Features (Rumoured)
While detailed specs are still emerging, rumours suggest Apple will bring flagship-level performance to the foldable:
• A next-generation Apple silicon chip — likely part of the A-series family developed on a cutting-edge process node — powering both display and performance.
• Touch ID in the power button instead of Face ID — a design choice possibly made to conserve interior space and improve reliability.
• An ultra-thin frame that keeps the device surprisingly slim both folded and unfolded.
Price Expectations
This premium, all-new form factor is expected to come with a premium price. Estimates based on analyst notes suggest a starting price around $1,800 to $2,500 (USD), comparable to — or exceeding — Samsung’s high-end foldables.
What the Foldable iPhone Could Mean for Apple and the Industry
Apple’s entrance into foldables could accelerate the category’s mainstream adoption, much like the original iPhone did for touchscreens in 2007. It also sets the stage for future foldable devices — potentially including a clamshell “iPhone Flip” in the years after this initial launch.
In many ways, 2026’s foldable iPhone marks Apple’s most radical redesign in over a decade — blending the portability of a smartphone with the productivity of a tablet.
Attached is a news article regarding foldable iPhone that is launching in 2026 later this year
https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/iphone-fold-launch-date-price-and-everything-we-know/
Article written and configured by Christopher Stanley
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